Cyril Leeder

Cyril Leeder (born September 20, 1959) is a Canadian businessman. He is the current president of the Ottawa Senators professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) and its corporation, the Senators Sports & Entertainment Corporation. Leeder is also a member of the Ottawa Community Ice Partnership, which organizes the annual Bell Capital Cup minor ice hockey tournament.

Personal information Born in Brockville, Ontario, Leeder graduated from McMaster University in 1982. Upon graduation, Leeder became a chartered accountant with Clarkson, Gordon of Ottawa.

Career In 1984, Leeder joined Terrace Investments, becoming president in 1987, and CEO from 1988 until 1992. On January 25, 2017 Leeder was fired from his position as President and CEO of the Senators by owner Eugene Melnyk and was replaced by former MLSE executive Tom Anselmi. On September 2023, Leeder returned to his position after Michael Andaluer purchased the team.

Awards 2012 - Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame 2013 - Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame